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FM03 FHD

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,976 mi
Last recorded96,976 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 FHD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 96,976 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 95,107 miles

front discs pitted and scored

Fail 26 Sep 2015 95,105 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short earth problem on back lights (1.9.2b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs pitted and scored

Pass 8 Jan 2013 85,110 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 78,840 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 73,699 miles

front brake disc;s and pads has surface wear

Pass 15 Dec 2009 65,175 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 52,737 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 52,737 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 42,026 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 38,625 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2006 23,995 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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FM03 FHD is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 61,361 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM03 FHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FM03 FHD registered?

FM03 FHD is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is FM03 FHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 FHD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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